1 November 2023 Dublin Declaration academics stand up to criticism from The Guardian An attempt to undermine the Dublin Declaration may have backfired. It is exactly a year since the Dublin Declaration, in which prominent academics and medical professionals have pledged to support and contribute to efforts to show scientifically that livestock farming brings benefits… Continue reading Dublin Declaration academics stand up to criticism from The Guardian
31 October 2023 Footwear – Argentina main destination for Brazilian shoes in 2023 In a year in which Brazilian footwear exports slowed due to the difficult international economic context, Argentina surpassed the United States as the main destination for Brazilian footwear. Between January and September, Argentina bought 11.8 million pairs of shoes worth US$185.36 million.… Continue reading Footwear – Argentina main destination for Brazilian shoes in 2023
31 October 2023 Livestock – EU cattle herd slightly lower in 2022 The size of the European Union’s cattle herd was 74.8 million head at the end of 2022, according to a report that the European Commission published on October 19. It said this figure represented a fall of 1.2% year on year, writes Leatherbiz.… Continue reading Livestock – EU cattle herd slightly lower in 2022
31 October 2023 Marine Pollution – Leather is part of the answer to ocean plastic When business leadership group the World Economic Forum (WEF) recently asked on social media for audience suggestions for tackling ocean pollution, industry commentator Dr Dietrich Tegtmeyer quickly recommended using leather in more products. Report by Leatherbiz. WEF asked the question… Continue reading Marine Pollution – Leather is part of the answer to ocean plastic
30 October 2023 Leather Naturally – Give your shoes a second life In It’s A Long Story, we celebrate the sustainable, circular, repairable, upcycling and recycling qualities of leather. But let us share an idea with you: have you ever thought of changing the colour of your shoes with a colour kit? Instead of maybe… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Give your shoes a second life
30 October 2023 Leather Manifesto at COP28 Isa New Gen Materials writes on LinkedIn that as the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 approaches, it is important to highlight the significance of natural materials like LEATHER in mitigating climate impact. We stand with the Leather Manifesto and the International Leather Industry in urging the… Continue reading Leather Manifesto at COP28
30 October 2023 European Leather Industry – Report by COTANCE A productive exchange today at the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Tanning and Leather, with representatives from industriAll Europe, DGEMPL, DGGROW, EU Environment and Climate. COTANCE, along with its members UNIC – Concerie Italiane, VDL, AXELPIEL, highlighted the potentially devastating impacts of the EU Deforestation… Continue reading European Leather Industry – Report by COTANCE
26 Oct 2023 The Next Thai Leather Goods Designer Competition concluded with great success at APLF ASEAN 2023 In addition to showcasing cutting-edge trends, top-of-the-line products, and high-quality leather materials, the APLF ASEAN 2023 also offered undergraduate designers the chance to showcase their skills. As a key highlight of the show, “The Next Leather Goods… Continue reading The Next Thai Leather Goods Designer Competition concluded with great success at APLF ASEAN 2023
27 October 2023 The inconvenient truth about “vegan leather” Bravo MotorTrend Group! Finally, a little truth around the “Vegan Leather” movement and the political pressure behind the push away from real leather. This is a fair and geat read – it looks at the good, bad and ugly truths around fake leather in automobiles. By… Continue reading The inconvenient truth about “vegan leather”
27 October 2023 Leather means decarbonisation Dr Dietrich Tegtmeyer writes on LinkedIn that according to FAO statistics about 350 million cattle hides are generated annually by the meat industry. If they would bio-degrade back to carbon dioxide following the natural cycle about ca. 4.5 million tons biogenic CO2 will be released again. The production of… Continue reading Leather means decarbonisation
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
